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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1949

Page

4

Local notes from Coffs Harbour district visit sprits and updates

Mr and Mrs Norman Ward of Sydney spend days at Coffs Harbour with Mr and Mrs B D Patterson after a Queensland holiday. Pat Wall returns to Lismore from Korora with his brother and sister in law. Sympathy to Shire Engineer F Dodd’s family on his mother’s death in Sydney. Kenner’s Speakers at Coramba supply opening note the Shire Clerk Ray Smith ill but improving. Mrs Geo Downie tours Coffs looking well. Sid Buckler visits his brother and has retired as West Geelong Postmaster. Fish arrive and Bucklers enjoy at Coffs. Les Fowler inspects Port Macquarie hospital plans aiding new Coffs hospital. Sir James Bisset viewed by ex servicemen as an old friend for famed World War transport work. Dr Harrman on St Bailey celebrates Coramba water supply going into operation. Harry supports more country town water ties to retain population in the shire.

Norman Ward Sydney Coffs Harbour B. D. Patterson Queensland Pat Wall Lismore Peirie Wall Korora Geo. Downie Coffs Downie E. Jamieson Sid Buckler W. T. J. Buckler West Geelong Bill Les Fowler Coffs District Hospital Port Macquarie Harrman St Bailey Coramba Harry Ingoshire Congo

Jetty Hockey Teams Undefeated

The Jey Hockey Club beat Coffs Harbour 2 to 1 to stay undefeated. Scorers were D Hilderband with J Pearce praised for standout play, as Jetty leads the competition. The girls played well with no special coaching beyond matches.

Jey Hockey Club Coffs Harbour D. Hilderband J. Pearce Jetty Club Jetty

Lighting Installed at District Hospital by N J Jordan

The chairman of the Board of the District Hospital, Mr. N J Jordan, supervised the installation of an auxiliary lighting plant at the hospital. The plant provides sufficient power for all hospital needs including the operating theatre, ensuring efficient service.

the District Hospital N. J. Jordan Jordan

Bananas and Tomatoes Moved by Train To Road in Nationwide Effort

The BGF loaded 12500 cases of bananas and 600 cases of tomatoes from train to road transport during the weekend. Sydney consignments reached the city on Saturday while Melbourne lots were due today. Chairman J D Murphy and manager E McDonald oversaw the operation with Homan from BGF Sydney coordinating truck fleet.

BGF Sydney Melbourne Coffs Harbour J. d. Murphy E. McDonald Coffs Bgf Haman Stroud Road Homan Newcastle Murphy Sydney and Coffs Railway Department

Coffs CWA Younger Set Re-formed After Enthusiastic Meeting

Coffs Harbour branch of the CWA Younger Set was re formed last Friday at Mrs A H Thompsons Jetty residence. Attendance 56 mainly youth. Speakers included Amy Savage state leader and Kempsey guests. Nominations elected Betty Lind president and six officers. Community singing and supper followed a successful reunion.

Coffs Harbour CWA A. H. Thompson T. C. Quinlan M Savage Pres Dent Mid-North Coal Group Amy Savage Nsw Kempsey Waisdale al Nough Amy Savace Betty Lind B. Dolman Loretta McGrath Bessie Cork Brian Miller Gwen Welch Jim Kimmorley Savage

Butler Airways offers flood relief transport to Sydney

Butler Airways directors propose to move to Sydney relief parcels gathered in Maitland and other districts for flood sufferers. North Coast organisations have collected a number of parcels and the airline’s offer will likely be used.

Maitland Butlers Airways Sydney North Coast Butler Airways

Bowls Club Sends 75 Pounds to Legacy Charity

The Coffs Bowling Club decided to forward a cheque for 75 pounds to Legacy after an appeal at Anzac afternoon highlighted Legacy’s work. Club President M Dave McGregor and liaison officer Harry ss spoke, with funds routed through the NSW Bowling Association.

Coffs Bowling Club Dave McGregor Harryss

No First Aid At Football

A newspaper note laments lack of on ground first aid at football matches. Dr Yarad attended as a recreation, but his frequent calls for medical help hinder his enjoyment and the need for dedicated first aid personnel is urged.

Yarad Beecause de- Anumos

Production difficulties shape this issue of the Advocate

The note explains that supply issues affect the usual makeup and news value of the Advocate. It states alterations stem from production difficulties and that readers may notice changes in this issue.

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Stubborn Coughs

A period advertisement promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. The ad claims quick relief and highlights peppermint flavor as a selling point.

Sawtell Bus Sunday Service Schedule

Sawtell bus departs Sawtell Post Office at 9 a.m. and Knights Store at 4 45 p.m. Coffs Harbour services leave at 9 30 a.m. and 5 15 p.m. Phone 17 W Hunt, Manager.

Sawtell P.O Knight's Coffs Harbour W. Hunt

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Stuart Crystal K. Ruthnings Bronko William Anderton ACTIL High St. T. Caba Coffs Harbour Caba F. Dodd Adewu Wipura Kenner Corambay Pee Ray Smith Ray James Bisset Middle East Coffs C.W.A Younger Set Bowls Club Sawtell Bus O. R. Chapman Maddoon & Robinson Moonee Street Stennett & Merry Electrical Contractors Grafton Street Buchanan P.O. Box Pharmacy ALA W. Forsyth P.c Mes James Sawyer Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist Central North Coast Newspaper Co. Pty., Ltd Jack Simmon Outfitters
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